SFSD-ABC partnership reaches out to Cairo's street children
CAIRO: The Ahram Beverage Company (ABC)-Sawiris Foundation (SFSD) partnership agreement, which began in August 2009, launched three new initiatives to leverage the community development projects implemented by partner NGOs. The…
Blogger released after 7-hour detention at Cairo airport for alleged bounced check
CAIRO: Egyptian political blogger Alaa Abdel Fattah was released from custody after a long detention at Cairo International Airport on Monday for allegedly dodging a sentence over a bounced check,…
Doctors protest amid disagreements with DWR
CAIRO: The Doctors' Syndicate held a protest Monday demanding pay improvements, amidst continuing disagreements between it and lobby group Doctors Without Rights (DWR) about the next step to take if…
Democratic Front Party calls for elections boycott in absence of reform
CAIRO: The Democratic Front Party called for a boycott of all upcoming elections in Egypt if demands for constitutional and political reform are not met, a decision made by the…
Palestinian leader vows to confront Israel on deportations
CAIRO: Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas vowed on Monday to confront Israeli military orders that could lead to deportations from the occupied West Bank.Abbas said the orders, which target West Bank…
State Council to hear Gaza wall case today
CAIRO: The State Council will hear today the resumption of the case brought by activists against the building of an underground barrier along the border with the Gaza Strip and…
MPs propose that police should "shoot" protestors, April 6 calls for a demo
CAIRO: Three MPs suggested at the People's Assembly that police has to stop dealing leniently with protestors calling for democratic reform and an end to the emergency law, proposing instead…
US aid cuts hit Egypt's democracy groups
CAIRO: President Barack Obama has dramatically cut funds to promote democracy in Egypt, a shift that could affect everything from anti-corruption programs to the monitoring of elections.Washington's cuts over the…
